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-# README #
-
-This README would normally document whatever steps are necessary to get your application up and running.
-
-### What is this repository for? ###
-
-* This repository contains the development version of the Lagrangian model FLEXPART 9.2 migrated from svn
-
-### How do I get set up? ###
-
-* Summary of set up
-* Configuration
-* Dependencies
-* Database configuration
-* How to run tests
-* Deployment instructions
-
-### Contribution guidelines ###
-
-* The version contributed should compile on a reference version of the system and compiler. The current reference is gfortran on Ubuntu 12.04 -- GNU Fortran (Ubuntu/Linaro 4.6.3-1ubuntu5) 4.6.3
-* Code contribution including new features and bug fixes should be complemented with appropriate tests
-* Writing tests: 
-   An essential test consists of a set of input files and directories that allow FLEXPART to run.
-   A test can be accompanied by output files for verification
-* Code review
-* Other guidelines
-
-### Who do I talk to? ###
-
-* Ignacio Pisso ip@nilu.no